LOS ANGELES, United States: England launched their World Cup bid with a rollercoaster 4-2 win against Croatia on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal stumbled to a draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo. In an enthralling Group L game at the Texas home of the Dallas Cowboys NFL team, Harry Kane scored twice before goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford made the game safe as England began their bid to end a 60-year wait for a major trophy.

LOS ANGELES, June 17 — England begin their bid to end a 60-year wait for a trophy when they take on Croatia in their World Cup opener on Wednesday while Cristiano Ronaldo is set...

England begins its World Cup bid against Croatia, while Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make history by playing in a record-equalling sixth tournament.

Follow live updates and the latest coverage of the 2026 World Cup as England face Croatia in Thomas Tuchel’s debut, and Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal against DR Congo.

Live updates of the Fifa World Cup clash between England and Croatia in Dallas.

Christiano Ronaldo’s Portugal side were held to a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of the Congo. England take on Croatia. Follow all the action.

Christiano Ronaldo’s Portugal side were held to a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of the Congo. England take on Croatia. Follow all the action.

England takes on Croatia in FIFA World Cup 2026 Live updates. Follow LIVE score, goals, lineups, key moments and full-time result.

Harry Kane scores twice as England and Croatia draw 2-2 at half-time in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L opener at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

England claimed a convincing 4-2 victory over Croatia in an enthralling Group L encounter in Arlington, Texas, with Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford combining to…

Harry Kane struck twice before goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford sealed a stylish win for England in Dallas

England beat Croatia 4-2 in their 2026 World Cup opener in Dallas. Harry Kane scored twice as prediction markets and crypto betting platforms saw renewed

Harry Kane netted a brace as England began their World Cup Group L campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia on Wednesday.

Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England eventually saw off Croatia 4-2 to launch their World Cup title assault in Texas on Wednesday.

The meeting was a repeat of the 2018 semi-final, which Croatia won 2-1 after extra-time, although England have since had the edge against one of the older squads at the tournament…

England triumphs 4-2 over Croatia in their World Cup opener, with Kane scoring twice and Bellingham and Rashford also netting.

Harry Kane scores twice, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also net, as England beat Croatia 4-2 in 2026 opener.

In their next matches, England will face Ghana, while Croatia will take on Panama

Although Harry Kane's brace and Jude Bellingham's goal stole the show, Thomas Tuchel's substitutions proved equally important in getting all three points. | Football News

Harry Kane scores twice as England defeat Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opener, launching their title assault with a strong performance.

England fall back into old tournament habits before half-time turnaround